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Up to now, I was convinced that Kappeln has seen its peak on the water level. Normally the forecasts and actuals issued by BSH are miniculously precise. I now wonder, when BSH will correct its forecast for Kappeln at times, where centimeters matters.
We keep monitoring from behind the window.
Fair winds…
The peak of the storm shall be within the next 24 hours. Some areas in town are flooded. Boat access is cut off.
Troll-Oh keeps shaking a bit now and then but nothing serious. I have retightened the prop stands to balance out the weight including the wheels. Pop-top roof is closed. Handbrake is on.
Fair winds…
It is storm time. Although it‘s an easterly wind, it is not Siberian cold, luckily. Up to know, Troll-Oh stands solid as a rock with minor shakes now and then. I am damned relieved that the lady is out of the water.
Fair winds…
After two busy days we have completed the transfer starting to get used to our new environment.
Troll-Oh will have its 30 years anniversary next May but has been kept in super mint conditions by Christa & Martin for more than 20 years after I took it over 7 years ago. Build in solid quality at that time rather than new plastic age what you see at nowadays caravan exhibitions.
It is equipped with fridge, gas stove cooker with two burners, central heating, etc., much more many people would dream of but much less the lady is able to provide.
While dishy is doing its job at 170Mbps (!) keeping Susan happy @ work I will proceed with the boat work to get ready for future adventures.
Fair winds…
I decided for an early sundowner as my To-Do-List-Before-Haul-Out looks pretty manageable by now and the cockpit view simply invites to absorb the scenery.
Unfortunately the weather will not stay like this.
Fair winds…
I was in the final stages enjoying one of my rare midday naps, when suddenly someone knocked on the boat calling my name. Although the voices sounded familiar, it still took me ages to regain full consciousnes until it became crystal clear, Elke and Ulli are here. What a nice surprise, a lot to catch up!
Fair winds…
I cannot deny a pinch of regret and sadness being around while fixing the lines in Kappeln today. Preparation for winterizing and haul out in a weeks time has fully taken over. Making use of the sunny weather I dried the foresail to store it away in dry conditions.
Coming week shall be busy.
Fair winds…